WRS Performance
Preliminary year-to-date as of 4/30/13
Preliminary returns are estimated, subject to final portfolio and benchmark valuations.
Core 6.3%
Variable 11.1%

Minority Broker Program

Program Participation and Policy

SWIB will select a limited number of minority brokers, allowing SWIB’s trading staff to maintain close communication and a strong professional relationship with each broker. Minority brokers will only be evaluated on their trading execution services and after a two-year period, SWIB will reassess a firm’s contributions to the agency. Minimum trading requirements for minority brokers include:

  • Knowledgeable trading staff with appreciable years of experience
  • Financial Information eXchange(FIX) Protocol connection (to receive trades and return executions electronically
  • A set of algorithms to facilitate
    •  Volume Weighted Average Price trades
    • Percent of volume trades
  • Clearing bank /functional back office

Firms interested in doing business with SWIB may contact minority.brokers@swib.state.wi.us. To be eligible, a firm must be certified by the Department of Administration as a minority owned business enterprise in Wisconsin. Firms should disclose their capital amount and submit general and financial information about their firm including a list of existing institutional clients, backing by a reputable securities clearing firm, and proof of FIX protocol connectivity. Click here to begin the application process.